Shen Jiaojiao felt disgusted.

Zhou Xuan was eager to promote herself: "Young master, I wouldn't be crying like this if I hadn't really had no other choice. You seem like a kind-hearted person. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I believe you won't let me live a hard life, right?"

Screw your kind soul!

I'm so angry!

Since you're so eager to work and want someone to support you, I'll grant your wish.

Shen Jiaojiao suddenly smiled brightly at her: "To be honest, I am a businesswoman. My family has been in business for generations. Since you are willing to come with me, I will arrange for you to work in my shop. You can make money in the shop from now on."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan exclaimed, "Wow, I never expected to encounter such a big one! I'm rich this time!"

"Okay, okay, I'm willing! I'll definitely make money." Hehehe, I'll have plenty of money later. First, I'll get rid of the baby in my belly, then I'll seduce my master. Good days will come then.

Her greedy gaze swept over Shen Jiaojiao, as if this man already belonged to her.

"It might hurt a little, please bear with it for now."

"Huh? What did you say?"

Before she could even look up, Shen Jiaojiao stepped forward and delivered a swift chop to her neck, knocking her unconscious.

"Tianqi! Go get a sack, carry her away to the nearest coal mine, and make her work in the mine. Sell her, and the money will be your errand fee. Hurry back."

Shen Jiaojiao's voice was icy cold. This was terrible; it had ruined her good mood.

Zhou Tianqi quickly finished his meal, found a sack, deftly stuffed the person inside, and disappeared with the sack.

Distracted by this incident, Shen Jiaojiao lost her appetite, put down her chopsticks, and went upstairs.

After Chu Tianling saw her leave, he followed her out.

Early in the morning, everyone got ready and headed straight for Jiangnan. Zhou Tianqi returned at some point, but he was already there when they left.

The carriage continued along the road, and by noon, a lush green forest came into view.

"Your Highness, why don't you rest here for a while?" Zhou Tianqi led the carriage over.

Chu Tianling lifted the curtain and looked at the wildflowers in the distance, which were blooming brilliantly, with a rich fragrance wafting in on the wind.

This place is so beautiful, Jiaojiao will definitely love it.

"Okay, everyone stop and rest for a while."

Chu Tianling helped Shen Jiaojiao down: "Jiaojiao, look at the scenery here, isn't it beautiful?"

Shen Jiaojiao took a look and found it to be quite good.

Zhou Tianqi pulled the carriage to the side and found a place with lush grass for it to eat.

The world is vast, but eating is the most important thing. What's so interesting about these flowers and plants?

He settled the horses and quickly went to find wild vegetables and hunt some game in the surrounding area, making sure he had enough to eat by himself.

Wang Dazhuang took out all sorts of pots, pans, and utensils he had bought in town: "Fu Hang, take some people around to find some firewood, and while you're at it, look for wild vegetables and fruits. Bring them all back. I'll prepare things here."

Fu Hang stared at him blankly, and he actually saw the virtue of a mother in a man.

Back home, my mother always did all the kitchen work.

If only this were a woman! What a pity.

"Oh! I understand." Fu Hang shook his head, called a few of his brothers, and left.

Shen Jiaojiao was also someone who couldn't sit still, so she decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood.

Soon, we found a lot of wild onions nearby; they were so plentiful and readily available.

"Tianling, we can pick some wild onions to use as an ingredient."

I found a lot of wild vegetables after just a casual stroll around the neighborhood.

The two didn't go far before returning home.

Wang Dazhuang quickly came over and took the hands: "Oh my, these wild onions are growing so well. We can stir-fry them as a side dish when they come back. These wild vegetables are also very good. I'll make them into soup later. It will definitely be incredibly delicious."

"Dazhuang, you're really something! You can do everything. You're a must-have when you go out!" Shen Jiaojiao praised him.

"Hehe! I'll show you what I've got today." Wang Dazhuang grabbed the wild vegetables and ran off.

He had originally wanted to say a few more words, but the Crown Prince standing to the side stared at him intently with that ugly face, and he really couldn't help but laugh out loud.

It's so distracting to see her with that sullen, matchmaker-like face!

Enough, let's go.

After everyone left, Chu Tianling grabbed Shen Jiaojiao's hand and said sourly, "Jiaojiao, I can cook too, look at me!"

"Pfft! Hahaha, you're such a grown man, can't you be normal for once?"

"Hmph!"

Not long after, Zhou Tianqi returned carrying a small wild boar. This mountain-like man, carrying the little pig, laughed happily like a little fool.

"Hahaha, Dazhuang, Dazhuang! Come and see, we're having meat for lunch! Make sure you give me lots of rice and meat!"

"Wow! That's amazing! Wait here, I'll cook you something delicious."

Zhou Tianqi radiated happiness as he bustled around behind Dazhuang, his eyes fixed solely on the little pig.

Chu Tianling took a blanket and spread it on the ground. The two sat together and looked at Zhou Tianqi over there.

"Tianling, look at Zhou Tianqi over there. His eyes keep darting to the little fat pig, and the smile on his face never stops. He really wants to eat it!"

Chu Tianling turned her head back to him: "Am I not enough for you to look at? You're not allowed to look at other men, or I'll kiss you in public."

"Hey! Let go of me! You have no idea how unappealing that face looks to me right now," Shen Jiaojiao blurted out instinctively.

This chilled Chu Tianling to the bone.

What does it mean to have no desires? Am I ugly?

"Do I make you feel no desire?"

Shen Jiaojiao belatedly realized what she meant and chuckled awkwardly, "Hehe...don't take it too seriously...that's not what I meant..."

"No, I don't care! You can't not like me!"

Chu Tianling held Shen Jiaojiao's head with one hand, leaned in, and pressed his burning lips against hers with a punishing intent.

The two of them formed their own circle, and the others who were originally nearby all left.

Zhou Tianqi glanced at them from a distance and then turned his back to them. He wondered what kind of delicious food they had. He thought the big pork dish would be much better when it was ready.

He wasn't envious at all; in fact, he thought it wasn't as tempting as a piece of meat.

Wang Dazhuang turned around and faced away from the two men cooking: "Dazhuang! You'll be first in line to eat later. I'll give you lots of meat, so eat up and hurry. Come back to me after they've all finished, and I'll save another portion for you!"

"Good brother! I'm relieved to hear you say that. From today onwards, you're my good brother, Tianqi. If you ever need anything to eat, remember to think of me first!" Zhou Tianqi had worked with him for so long, and this was the first time he felt that this person was really good, warm-hearted, kind, and worth befriending.

Wang Dazhuang's smile froze for a second before he continued to stir-fry the vegetables in the pan, releasing an irresistible aroma.

Zhou Tianqi was completely mesmerized.

His mouth was full of saliva, and he dared not speak, for it would burst out if he opened his mouth.

Wang Dazhuang glanced at the big, clumsy guy out of the corner of his eye, and was about to curse him inwardly. "Is he really that stingy? He thinks of you when he has food, how can you even say that? He really has a lot of money and a thick skin."